Shohei Ohtani will reportedly have to wait for more than a decade to collect the vast majority of his new 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, the deal will defer $68 million of his $70 million per year until after the contract is over. That means the money will be paid out from 2034 to 2043 without interest.
The reasoning is so the Dodgers can continue adding to their roster with the hopes of competing for championships in the immediate future.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.